A Guide to Panasonic Washing Machine 2021

Panasonic, is an established Japanese brand that turned 100, last year. A small company that started its business as a bulb socket manufacturer has grown into a conglomerate employing over two lakhs of employees across the globe. Panasonic is the largest consumer electronics manufacturer from Japan, a country known for its quality. Panasonic offers the complete gamut of washing machines—from semi-automatic to fully automatic—from top loaders to front loaders. It is a safer option for those who want to try the premium features of the washing machine at an affordable price point. Panasonic is a much more reliable brand when compared to many new local players.

Key Washing Machine Technologies

Active Foam Wash: Smart & Effective Wash

Panasonic Active Foam wash is a result of years of research and hard work of the Japanese tech company Panasonic. What it does is, from the very beginning of the wash cycle it makes the drum rotate with the maximum speed so that the detergent is completely dissolved with the water. A concentrated shower of water is then directed on the loaded laundry which penetrates foam deep into the garment’s fiber to pluck out adamant dirt.

ActiveFoam is a three-step process:

Foam generation: Fins of the pulsator located at the bottom of the tub rotates and dissolves detergent in the water so that creamy concentrated foam is formed
Foam penetration: Foam generated in the first step now cascades and penetrates through the clothes in a bid to wrap around the dirt
Foam regeneration: Ring shower ejaculates from 6 outlets to incessantly regenerate foam, helping in profound penetration inside the fabric of clothes to pull out stubborn stains

ActiveFoam wash found in the new series of fully automatic washing machines offers a neat and clean wash with a shorter wash cycle.

Low-end semi-automatic machines don’t have ActiveFoam technology but as an alternative use Aqua Shower Rinse. A powerful shower of water is streamed out from the center of the tub, meanwhile, there is continuous drainage of dirty water. This helps in delivering hygienic and detergent-free wash even in semi-automatic Panasonic machines.

Stain Master Removes Toughest Stains

Be it stubborn ink stains, soiled collars or oily stains with Panasonic washing machine powered by Stain Master can tackle it all! Specially designed considering the Indian washing need, it removes all common types of stains without needing a prior pre-wash or later hand wash. The washing machine automatically soaks and scrubs with a combination of hot and cold water along with the foam, so that users do not have to do all the hard work of washing by themselves. Stain Master using information about stains from the network of smart sensors varied approaches for dealing with different stains. Like for example, sweat stains are removed using the agitation approach, wherein strong water flow is directed on the stain. Whereas mud stain is removed by rubbing the fabric. Stain from spills of soya, sauce, and ilk is removed by rubbing the clothes after soaking in the solution of detergent.

Effective Gentle Wash Hexa Cube Drum

Premium Panasonic front load washing machines come with an astutely designed Hexa cube drum which comes with more than 2,000 holes (with a fine diameter of 0.24 centimeters) through which water is gently directed onto the fabric’s fiber. This way it ensures buttons, embroidery, and other delicate items attached to the clothes are treated gently. Hexa cube drum comes with riser wings inside it, which toss and tumbles the loaded laundry inside the appliance effectively. With close to 140 holes in each wing, it generates strong but gentle penetrating water flow.

Gentle Hand Wash: Bid Adieu to Hand Washing

There is always a fear of washing delicate laundry elements like lingerie, lace, satin, scarf, etc in the washing machine. Most of us generally prefer to hand wash these delicate items. But thanks to Gentle Hand Wash technology, you can wash these delicacies in the washer itself without apprehensions. Just putting clothes on the “Gentle Hand Wash Net” in the tub ensures careful and gentle cleaning. The main USP of this technology is that clothes don’t directly touch the pulsator or rub against each other. This averts delicate clothes from depreciation during the wash.

Aqua Spin Rinse to Save Water by 25%

Modern Panasonic top load washing machines come with Aqua Spin Rinse technology wherein a powerful ‘waterfall’ of rinse water penetrates through the laundry loaded inside the appliance. The Aqua Spin Rinse is implemented in two rinse cycles: the first is shower rinse wherein water showers are directed on the fabric inside the tub which is rotating at high speed. Second is soak rinse wherein the tub filled with water and loaded laundry is soaked for about 10 minutes. This technology helps in reducing water consumption by 25%.

AquaBeat Technology for 3-way wash

A new generation of front loaders from Panasonic is powered with AquaBeat technology. This is 3-way washboard lift mechanism which optimizes the washing performance in order to conserve water, energy and time. The strong 3-beat water flow mechanism completely removes stains from the fibers while the powerful AquaBeat action deters the dirt from sticking back to clothes.

3 distinct motions facilitate effective removal of dirt:

Beat wash: Tumble motion wash for a strong movement of load inside the drum
Rain wash: Detergent and water are pass through the fabric of the clothes because of centrifugal force
Toss wash: Imparts massaging effect through lite toss-like movement inside the drum.

As a trimmed down alternative to AquaBeat, semi-automatic machines from Panasonic comes with 3 wash programs: regular, gentle and strong.

Auto Tub Clean at 90 Degree Celsius

Premium front load washers like NA-127XB1W01 comes with an inbuilt heater which not helps in doing the wash with hot water but also helps in sterilizing the wash tub. This washing machine comes with Tub Clean feature wherein it cleanses itself with hot water at 90 degree Celsius for sterilization, freeing itself from all the residues molds and other fine impurities.

Rear Control Panel with Electrostatic. Switch for Easy Operation

Modern high-end front loaders from Panasonic come with an ergonomically designed rear control panel with electrostatic touch. This arrangement mitigates pressure on the neck because the control panel is now angled to be within the operator’s line of vision. Moreover, it’s designed to enable use even when the lid door is open. A stylish electrostatic touch panel comes with direct course selection buttons with vivid pictograms. To the user’s delight, they are back-lit too. It gives out a beep sound on each button press so the operator can know his/her selection is registered.

Easy Wide Opening & Wide Drum Inlet

Since the modern top-loaders are equipped with a rear control panel that doesn’t block the opening, the opening is now made wider, 480mm wide for models like NA-S085M2L01, making it easier to load large items like a blanket. Also, it ensures good visibility even at the bottom because the opening isn’t eclipsed by the control panel. So, even smaller laundry items like socks and undergarments aren’t overlooked.

Taking cues from top loader counterparts, new front loaders from Panasonic also comes with a Wide Drum Inlet. It comes with a unique wide opening door making it easier to stuff larger clothes like bed sheets inside the machine. Not only this, but it also has a huge glass door of the drum in front, so the user can watch the washing process. This glass door is double-glazed to trim down the noise level occurring out of operation.

Robust Rust-free Body with Convenient Castor wheels

New Panasonic semi-automatic machines come with a durable polypropylene body which is robustly designed to be rust-proof. Also, they are equipped with castor wheels which impart portability to the washer. Castor wheels are made up of good quality plastic, capable enough to handle the heavy load of the appliance.

Powerful Pulsator and Smart Inverter Motor

New class of top loaders from Panasonic comes Dual Pulsator which imparts multi-directional dancing water flow to deliver a thorough cleaning. While the modern front loaders come with brushless digital inverter motor with the 3D sensor. This powerful combination analyzes the drum movement in each dimension with high precision to adjust the speed of the motor in accordance with the load for optimum performance.

Voltage Control & Auto Restart

Power cuts and voltage fluctuations are common across household in India. Panasonic’s elite washers come with Voltage Control technology to tackle this problem. This feature protects the machines from spikes in the supply. Also, it safeguards machine from under voltage by stabilizing the supply voltage so that machine don’t get damaged. Moreover, they come with Auto Restart feature, which makes sure that in case of power cut, the machine will resume the washing cycle from where it stopped. So, users don’t have to worry about the complete wash cycle getting repeated in case of power cuts.

Panasonic Pros and Cons

Though Panasonic is a trusted brand it still doesn’t easily feature into the premium brand’s list of experts. So, let’s see what are the benefits and compromises of owning a Panasonic washer.

One of the main USP of Panasonic washers is they are energy efficient. It’s evident from the fact that premium front loaders from Panasonic come with an A+++ Energy Saving rating as per European standards. They also come with an eco-saving mode that consumes nearly half the amount of water and energy compared to the ordinary wash cycle. Though it takes a little longer for a wash to complete. But again, the good thing is that the new breed of premium washers also comes with delay start functionality so that users can schedule this eco wash at night. Their washing performance is decent enough and can remove a variety of stains. But when it comes to oily stains it lags in the cleaning results.

Another good thing is that modern front loaders come with 15 min brisk wash option to clean lightly soiled clothes in a jiffy. But then the downside is that it would take a longer time to dry the washed clothes.

Top 5 Panasonic Washing Machine Reviews

Panasonic being one of the top brands provides premium features of a washing machine within an affordable price range. Pansonic competes with some of the best brands such as Samsung and IFB as manufacturers of top load washing machines and front load washing machines. The company is known for its great product quality and durability and is therefore seen as one of the most reliable brands.

The brand has developed a range of innovative, highly efficient technologies, so you can save as much energy and water as possible with every wash. It has a lot of features like The 3D sensor, Perfect Sense, HydroActive+, and Inverter motor all work together perfectly to ensure clean results and the best possible resource savings in equal measure.

1. Panasonic 6.5 kg Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine (NA-W65B3RRB, Red)

This machine is best defined as economical, water and energy-efficient. The Panasonic NA-W65B33RRB comes with two wash programs, an inlet hos,e, and the owner’s manual that is an excellent guide explaining the operations of the machine.

It has a high spin speed of 1350 rpm that reduces the time taken to dry the clothes in the machine. The water hose enables you to regulate the amount of hot or cold water entering your washing machine. This is a godsend for people who are inclined to use washing powders.

This feature allows you to set water temperature according to your washing powder. It also has a wash timer with the auto-soak feature. It produces a great combination of washing and soaking that gives you an immaculate wash.

It is also equipped with a cassette filter that traps lint effectively. This lint removal is efficient even at low water levels. With a powerful motor and high durability, this machine will provide you with the best laundry experience for a long time.

Features And Specifications

Specification	Semi-Automatic Top Loading 6.5 Kg Capacity
Price	Rs 7,690/-
Key Features	3 Wash Programs
Other Details	ABS Body Family of 3

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Very Affordable.	Adjacent dryer in the washing machine.
Equipped with a powerful motor.
Highly durable.
Great appeal for home decors.
Durable lint filter.

2. Panasonic 8 kg Fully-Automatic Front Loading Washing Machine (NA-128XB1L01, Silver, Inbuilt Heater)

This fully automated machine gives you the most comfortable experience while doing your work. It has all the unique and premium features for which Panasonic is known and has a high capacity of 8 kg.

With an efficient tumble wash technology, the machine provides you with spotlessly clean laundry. Unlike other washing methods, in Tumble wash low spin speed portion moves the wash basket in a horizontal direction, this makes the clothes tumble, thus the name.

This washing system uses water very efficiently and is mainly incorporated in front-loading machines. This washing machine also has 16 wash programs, making it very flexible as per your requirements. These programs make it ideal for even delicate clothes like silk, linen, etc. This machine has a spin speed of 1200 rpm. Thus, it requires very less drying time. It also comes with the “Pause and Add” feature.

This enhances the comfort of the user to another level. It takes away the headache of using extra wash cycles for the laundry you forgot to add. Hence, we believe Panasonic has done a great job incorporating all these great features that a washing machine needs.

Features And Specifications

Specification	Full-Automatic Front Loading 8 Kg Capacity
Price	Rs 26,999/-
Key Features	12 Wash Programs 1200 rpm Spin Speed
Other Details	Tumble Washing Method 64 Kg Machine weight 58 x 84 x 53 mm 1900 W Power Consumption

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Very Affordable.	Adjacent dryer in the washing machine.
Equipped with a powerful motor.
Highly durable.
Great appeal for home decors.
Durable lint filter.

3. Panasonic 6 Kg 5 Star Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine (NA-F60LF1HRB, Grey)

Panasonic’s 6 Kg 5 Star Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine is designed for enhanced comfort and supreme wash quality. The washing machine is built from a stainless steel drum and an extra-durable body.

With unique wash programs, this product offers the best care needed for your clothes. A very powerful motor with a high RPM enables it to run extremely smooth while also reducing the drying time. This washing machine is capable of washing heavy load materials like curtains, linens, etc. The lint filters provided in machines remove lint effectively.

This filter works extremely well even in low water levels. This machine is also equipped with Active Foam technology. Active foam technology provides you with amazing wash quality using foam and surfactants. This works by foam generation and foam penetration. These foam bubbles and surfactants penetrate deep into the layers of your clothes.

This loosens the grip of dirt or stains on your clothes and helps in removing them. It also has a magic filter that traps any dirt or residues from clothes. Aquabeat technology incorporated with all the other features provides you with excellent wash quality. This product takes care of your clothes while keeping a very smooth operating system.

Features And Specifications

Specification	Full-Automatic Top Loading 6 Kg Capacity
Price	Rs 13,790/-
Key Features	8 Wash Programs 680 rpm Spin Speed
Other Details	Stainless Steel 1 Year Warranty 915 x 515 x 525 mm 230 Volt

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Affordable	Little noisy
Magic filter
Highly durable.
Aqua beat technology

4. Panasonic 14kg Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine (NA-W140B1ARB, Blue) with Lint Filter

Panasonic’s 14kg Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine is an amazing catch in a very affordable range. It has very low water and energy consumption. While it may need manual efforts for a good wash, we assure you that the results are very satisfactory.

It has both the washing as well as drying functions. With a good capacity of 14 kg, it is laced with a very powerful motor. It is best suited for large families with children as well. This motor makes it effective in washing curtains, linens etc.

It has a great spin speed of 1350 rpm that needs very less drying time. It has two exclusive wash programs. These programs are designed to take care of your clothes while washing them efficiently. It also has a wash timer with auto-soak function. This provides a great combination of washing and soaking.

This washing machine is equipped with a durable lint filter. It removes lint even at very low water levels. Thus, Panasonic smartly incorporated great features in this product while keeping it affordable.

Features And Specifications

Specification	Semi-Automatic Top Loading 14 Kg Capacity
Price	Rs 18,577/-
Key Features	Transparent Lid Material
Other Details	Stainless Steel 995 x 555 x 1155 mm 230 Volt

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Budget-friendly	Little noisy
Best suited for large families
Great appeal
Highly durable
Lint filter

5. Panasonic 6.2kg Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine (NA-F62A7CRB, Inox Black, Advanced Active Foam System)

Panasonic 6.2kg Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine comes with multiple incredible features. It provides the comfort that top-loaders have been known for, the machine is also highly user-friendly with a capacity of 6.2 kg. It is suitable for bachelors and couples alike.

The drying time is low due to the high speed of 720 rpm. It comes with 10 wash programs that give your clothes the care, they need. It is also aided with inlet hose, drain pipe, snap ring screw and anti-rat cover.

The anti-rat cover is a plastic guard covered with rat repellant chemicals reducing any chances of damage by rat and thus increasing the durability of your machine. The owner’s manual included in the packaging gives you very clear instructions ensuring you learn to operate the machine in the shortest time possible. Its back panel has been strategically designed for it to become easier for you to reach the bottom of the tub.

This reduces strain on your back and arms thus giving you the best user experience. Our Panasonic washing machine 6.2 kg fully automatic review thus concludes as its best-suited for couples and bachelors. It has all the kind of comfort you might need while doing laundry. It is very budget-friendly as well and therefore ranks as one of the top 5 washing machines from Panasonic.

Features And Specifications

Specification	Full-Automatic Top Loading 6.2 Kg Capacity
Price	Rs 17,498/-
Key Features	Digital Display Normal Wash, Rinse+Spin, Quick 30 Program, Favorite
Other Details	Stainless Steel 994 x 525 x 571 mm 230 Volt

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Very affordable.	Does not look very appealing.
Excellent comfort for the user.	Not suitable for big families.
Powerful motor.
Very durable.

Conclusion

Panasonic is a trusted Japanese brand in the consumer appliances segment. Panasonic machines offer a variety of wash options and programs so that users can customize their wash according to their convenience. Panasonic has been innovative and useful by coming with a rear-mounted panel design and an easy wide opening arrangement. Also, all Panasonic washing machines go through rigorous testing to ensure the preset quality standards are met. This test includes a drop test, lid-strength test, mock finger test, etc. Thus, buyers can be assured ofthe reliability and quality of Panasonic’s machines.

If we talk about reliability, the Panasonic washing machine can clean the clothes completely and take care of them. There are successful laundry programs and silent operations in the washing machine that allow you to have more freedom in your life. The Panasonic washing machine also saves essential resources and water, which allows you to make a difference. This company has achieved its leading position in the Indian market due to its innovative technology. If you are searching for affordable and durable washing machines, Panasonic might be your perfect solution.